Police Ordered Tows

Vehicles Ordered Towed by the Police

Frequently asked questions about police ordered towing…….1. Who determines how much a tow truck company can charge for removing my disabled vehicle from a roadway?

2. How much can they charge to 'store' my vehicle?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sets the rates that a tow truck company can charge for removing a disabled vehicle from the road. This includes vehicles that have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, or otherwise ordered removed from the roadway by the police department. Storage rates for the vehicle are also set by the Commonwealth.